Southern States Swept By Deadly Cyclone
A cyclone moving from Texarkana to South Carolina left about 100 dead across five states and more than 500 injured. Damage reached at least 10 million dollars as towns and rural areas were devastated. Red Cross workers rushed to Georgia Alabama and South Carolina while Sumter South Carolina reported the most deaths at 12. Georgia Alabama and Arkansas reported multiple fatalities with wrecked homes and scattered livestock.
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B. V. Sturdivant
N. S
Atlanta
Southland
Texarkana
South Carolina
Durham
N. C
Georgia
Alabama
RED Cross
Macon
Spartanburg
N.C
Sumter
Resccuers
Anderson
S. C
Gus Patrick
Washington, Ga
Opelika
Ala
May Day Heralds Quiet Industrial Peace Across U S
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis reports that May Day 1924 finds the United States in a peaceful industrial relation milieu. Building trades are busy with good wages, long term contracts are common, and wage agreements curb strikes. March conciliation settled 45 disputes affecting over 40 000 workers. Child Health Day is noted in Ohio with emphasis on health education.
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United States
James J. Davis
Washington
America
CHILD
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Public Health Association
Monger
Ent
World flyers to meet on Tokio field in May
United States England and France air teams are expected to meet in Tokio Japan around May 10 or 11 according to War Department aviation experts. Major Stuart MacLaren leads the British group toward Tokio from Calcutta while French ace Trient Pelletier D Oisy pursues a rival route from Paris.
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Washington
United States
England
France
Tokio
Japan
War Department
Stuart MacLaren
Calcutta
India
Trient
Pelletier D’oisy
Paris
MacLaren
Asia
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Frederick I. Martin
Nazan
Chicagoff
Aleutian Islands
Bettobo
Minoto
Kasumigoura
Akyab
Bangkok
Siam
Hanoi
Indo-China
Canton
Shanghai
Peking
China
Haidjou and
Tachiarai
Major Martin Leads Alaska Search For Flag Plane
Cordova Alaska May 1 A far flung search began in Alaskan waters for Major Frederick L Martin and his round the world flag plane Seattle He has not been heard from since departing Chignik at 1129 A M Wednesday aiming for Dutch Harbor where three fly ing companions waited for two weeks Weather was unfavorable with gales and heavy snow along the route The Haida Dutch Harbor coast guard cutter and Alaskan fishing vessels joined in locating the flyer amid limited radio and communication outposts after previous delays at Kanatak Portage Bay and Chignik
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Cordova
Alaska
Dutch Arbor
Coast Guard
Haida
Dutch Harbor
Kanatak
Portage Bay
Chignik
Martin
Bus Company Wins Suit Over Routes
The Court of Appeals in Athens County ruled that city councils cannot restrict bus routes to specific streets. Only the state Public Utilities Commission may grant certificates of convenience and necessity for bus operation. The Red Star line between Lancaster and Athens had faced local ordinance limits, but the ruling affirmed the utilities commission’s exclusive jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Athens County
State Public Utilities Commission
Nelsonville
Red Star Transportation Line
Lancaster
Athens
Utilities Commission
Amnesty Decree Proclaims General Pardon in Constantinople
A decree of general amnesty was proclaimed today in Constantinople, applying to political prisoners. The move signals a broad clemency measure and could affect numerous detainees across the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Amesty
Rescue Efforts Continue At Benwood Mine Tragedy
Gas problems reoccurred delaying bodies recovered from the Wheeling Steel mine at Benwood. By morning 47 bodies had been removed, two more ready to hoist, and 36 funeral services held. Fire Boss M V Herron and Russell Williams among the recovered. three more rescue crews ordered from southern West Virginia.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Benwood
Mount Calvary Cemetery
M. V. Herron
Monongahela City
Russell Williams
St. Louis
United States Mine Car Rescue Service
R. M. Lambel
West Virginia
Ambitious Alice Defiance Whistling Baby Charms Town
Alice May Burd of Defiance has earned a local reputation as a whistling baby before turning two on August 1. Experts note she whistles at a level unusual for a child her age, though comparisons to older children remain unclear.
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Defiance
Alice May Burd
Walter Burd
Crawford County Superintendent Resigns for Union County Post
Professor F G Bittikofer, Crawford County schools chief for eight years, resigns to take the Union County superintendency August 1. Under his tenure twelve modern consolidated schools replaced the old red schoolhouses across Crawford County.
Public offering of 12 million 6 percent bonds guaranteed by Hearst
Financial pages report a public issue of first mortgage 6% bonds backed by William Randolph Hearst. The bonds cover Hearst properties in California including the San Francisco Examiner and other papers plus magazines like Good Housekeeping Cosmopolitan and Harpers Bazaar. Net profit last year exceeds $6 million and bonds are marketed as safe with investment from 100 to 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
California
San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco
Cal and Post
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles Evening Herald
Oakland Post-Enquirer
Good Housekeeping
Cosmopolitan
Harper's Bazaar
Motor
Motor Boating
Halsey, Stuart & Co
New York City
National Bank of
Damage suit for $25 filed over Nelsonville auto crash
Clarence Hampton files in common pleas court alleging $25 in damages from an automobile collision at Fort and Franklin streets on March 16. He claims his car was damaged when forced from the street by a machine driven by Kreppel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Clarence Hampton
Fort and
Franklin Streets
Nelsonville
Kreppel
Defenda Hampton
Ohio Patrolman Shot During Gun Battle Dies
In Columbus Ohio on May 1 1929 Patrolman Troy C Stewart was shot by Charles Thomas the teen killer in a gunfight and died. At St Annes Hospital doctors said Thomas would likely recover from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charlies Thomas
Troy C. Stewart
St. Nels Hospital
Court awards $413.47 to Athens National Bank
A common pleas court issues a judgment of 413.47 dollars in favor of the Athens National Bank. The amount covers Hill’s note plus interest from April 28, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens National Bank
Charles J. Hill
Donahey Blames Brick and Cement Interests for High Ohio Road Costs
Governor Donahey spoke at the First English Lutheran church in Columbus to oppose more indirect taxes and endorse convict labor driven state projects. He attacked brick and cement interests and urged abolishing conflicting governments and reviving home discipline while calling for state owned plants to expand highway building. He warned against blocs and urged people centered organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahey
Ohio
Columbus, O
Brick and Cement Corporationa
Athens County road projects approved at joint meeting
The Athens County three road scheme received state highway department approval and will start once contracts are advertised. The plan covers Albany to the Vinton line, Coolville to Meigs line, and Sharpsburg to Chesterhill in Athens County. Total state roads in the county will soon be under contract or traffic-bound maintenance. 100000 dollars is available for grading and bridges with another 100000 required to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Highway Department
County Good Roads
Columbus
Albany
Vinton County
Coolville
Meigs County
Sharpsburg
Chesterhill
Thens County
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens County Automobile Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
The
Automobile Club
Board of County Commissioners
Dan Davin
Geo. W. Carr
State Highway
L. E. Bone
Absence of Watches Alarms Belmont County Tax Office
In Belmont county the Auditor H G Finley warns that tax returns reveal only about one in fifteen residents own a pocket or wrist watch. He notes the deficiency as a tax concern and urges residents to return their timepieces for taxation.
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Clairsville
Belmont County
H. G. Finley
Sargeant Chester A. Philips Receives Belgian Croix de Guerre
Wellington D. C. Sargeant Chester A. Philips of Nova has been awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre for bravery in the Flanders offensive while serving with the 146th Infantry.
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Wellington, D. — Sargeant
Chester A. Philips
Nova
Flanders
146Th Infantry
County field meet scheduled at Fair Grounds
Beginning at 10 oclock Friday morning the county field meet will be held on the Fair Grounds here weather permitting the event will move to the Ohio University gym if conditions are unfavorable. The Messenger notes an error in headlines.
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Ohio University
Cleveland Labor Officials Bombed in Ohio
William O'Brien and Joseph Nestor, both labor leaders in Cleveland, were gravely injured when a nitro glycerine bomb exploded as they entered a seven passenger auto after a union meeting. Six others were hurt, including a woman, as cars and buildings were damaged. Police hunt for suspects and note distrust in labor circles.
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Cleveland
William O'Brien
Building Trades Council of Cleveland
International Sheet Metal Workers Union
Joseph Nestor
The
Sheet Metal Workers Union
Euclid Avenue
Labor Temple
O'Brein
O’brien
Nestor
O'Brien
Chicago
Athens county bootleggers rounded up after court defeats
Sheriff McKinley and deputies seized 21 men in a large prohibition raid in Athens county. The defendants had earlier faced fines totaling 37 000 after the common pleas court verdict was upheld by the appeals court, with two cases–notably including motion to appeal–rejected by the Ohio supreme court. The roundup continued with more arrests planned for Thursday.
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McKinley
Cady and
Barrows
Athens County
Supreme Court of Ohio
Common Preas Court
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Pat
John Naughton
Okey Hall
Charles Stewart
Andy Thompson
Ed Wicks
Ralph Slaughter
Pete Coss
Lewis Coss
James Enix
Matt Watkins
Darre
Mooper
Willard Darnell
Andy Burke
George Cordell
John Heavener
Jack Wickem
John Kolakoski
James Gibbs
John Enix
Bob Williams
African army awarded a 56 percent bonus in Madrid
A 56 percent bonus was granted in Madrid to African army personnel. The decision was announced today, with supporters praising the move as deserved while critics urged further review of the grant and its implications.
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Madrid
Grotto Dance Moves Indoors in Nelsonville
Due to unseasonable weather the Grotto dance is moved to the K of P hall in Nelsonville for this evening. All Masons are welcome and Grotto members from across the region plan to attend.
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Nelsonville
K. of P. Hall
May Day Riots Thwarted by Mounted Police in Berlin
In Berlin on May 1 police imposed strict controls to stop a Communist May Day demonstration. Mounted officers confronted protesters and routed the crowd with riot clubs.
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Berlin
Belgian envoy to open talks on Russo Belgian trade pact
A Brussels dispatch reports the Belgian ambassador in London is authorized to begin negotiations with Russian treaty delegates for a Russo Belgian commercial agreement. The message appears in The Martin today.
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Paris
London
Brussels
Martin
Father and Son Jailed on Dry Charges in Sugar Creek
William Jaynes and his son were jailed on liquor law violations after officers found an unbroken pint of white mule on the elder Jaynes. Jaynes Jr. pleaded guilty to intoxication and possessing when arraigned, receiving fines of 25 dollars and 200 dollars plus costs, and later was jailed for nonpayment. He later pleaded not guilty to intoxication and remained jailed awaiting trial with bond set at 200 dollars.
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Sugar Creek
E. C. Mariner
Charlies Maple
William Jaynes
William
Jaynes
Jaynes, Jr
Helwig
Saas
Astronomers Debate Sun Eclipse Work Amid budget talk
Washington observers fret over an intra-mercurial mystery while planning a January 24 total solar eclipse visible from New York. funds of 3 600 dollars are tied to telescope work and government support, as Senators Jones and Tennessee’s Wiebe weigh the naval action bill. The Senate weighs eight thousand six hundred eight dollars for plans and related measurements.
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Washington
The
United A
Observatory
Blue Hook
Heavenly Fox
New York
Jones Republican
Jones
Tennessce
Senate
Oderona
Prohibition Party Sets June Convention in Columbus
The Prohibition partyannounces its annual convention in Columbus at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium on June 4 with delegates to the national convention and a presidential elector ticket to be voted on. Temporary officers Watkins of Cincinnati and Gilliiman of Columbus are named to preside, as the state party’s national committee plans Memorial Day week events on June 5 and 6.
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Columbus
Prohibition Party
Chamber of C
Corr al
Watkins
Cincinnati
Kecott Gilliiman
Enm
Orange and Lemon Dessert Booklet Promises Simple Family Dishes
A pamphlet from the Federal something Bureau offers 200 recipes for fruit desserts and nondesserts including orange shortcake lemon banana canoes and ginger ale fruit salad. It claims all recipes were tested by domestic science teams and asks readers to mail in for a copy with return postage.
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Pelmation Bureau
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Yankess Behind
BUS Company
Appeals Court
Alice
Arthur Brisbane
Nevada
Ollero
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Ty Noland
Krebs
Frederic J. Haskin
Erresta
Rae
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